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Jessen v. Babbitt
Order
Employment Law Jan. 5, 2000
In the Matter of Flournoy
Judge is properly suspended for repeated acts of misconduct, including tampering with official court transcripts.
Judges Jan. 5, 2000
Anderson v. Nissei ASB Machine Co. Ltd.
Sufficient evidence supports jury verdict of company's partial liability based on defective design and unreasonable dangerousness of machine when sold.
Torts Jan. 5, 2000
U.S. v. Salas
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 5, 2000
Deherrera v. Apfel
Order
Insurance Jan. 5, 2000
U.S. v. Youmans
Order
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 5, 2000
U.S. v. Burlington Northern Railroad Co.
Proof that EPA's remedial actions were inconsistent with contingency plan isn't complete defense to cost liability.
Environmental Law Jan. 5, 2000
U.S. v. McGuire
Question of carjacking victim's injuries need not be submitted to jury when government doesn't seek enhanced sentence under 18 U.S.C. Section 2119.
Criminal Law and Procedure Jan. 5, 2000
People v. Campbell
Trial court's failure to advise of constitutional rights before defendant admits prior convictions invalidates the admissions.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Carlos B., a Minor
Court must accept jurisdiction of minor's criminal case, despite its disagreement with transferring county court's residency determination, but it may appeal.
Juveniles Dec. 30, 1999
United States v. The Parsons Co.
Proof of falsity under False Claims Act should not be determined by applying 'reasonable interpretation' approach.
Government Dec. 30, 1999
American National Property & Casualty Co. v. Rayburn
Insurance policy that provides for coverage for uninsured motorists isn't applicable where woman is raped by uninsured driver.
Insurance Dec. 30, 1999
U.S. v. Linick
Forest Service's regulatory scheme is unconstitutionally overbroad, but the regulation's interpretive rule preserves the scheme's constitutionality by limiting the Forest Service's authority.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
BT-I v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
General partner's fiduciary duty to limited partner prohibits self-dealing, notwithstanding partnership agreement giving general partner sole control over important decisions.
Corporations Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Rhoden
Prosecution may withdraw from plea bargain at any time before defendant pleads guilty or otherwise relies on plea bargain to his detriment.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
San Diego Police Officers Assn. v. City of San Diego
Advisory warning in penal statute is only necessary when citizens' complaint involve police misconduct during performance of duty.
Government Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Avanessian
Smog certificate is a 'certificate,' as defined by Vehicle Code, and its fraudulent production is prohibited.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Ivan T., a Minor
Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over minor despite declaring minor unfit to be under juvenile court law for later offense.
Juveniles Dec. 30, 1999
Boehm & Associates v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board
Interest on medical bills, compensable under workers' compensation but unpaid because employer challenges liability, accrues 60 days after employer receives bill.
Workers' Compensation Dec. 30, 1999
Beverly v. Anderson
Public assistance warrant must be replaced within five working days after claimant files proper affidavit attesting to loss of original warrant.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 1999
Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co.
Grant of summary judgment to employer on employees wrongful termination and discrimination claims are improper where material issues of dispute exist.
Employment Law Dec. 30, 1999
Sears v. Morrison
Rescue doctrine holds actor liable for injuries incurred by a person who is trying to rescue "actor" from his own negligence.
Torts Dec. 30, 1999
Kelsey v. Waste Management of Alameda County
Chapter 13 debtor has standing to prosecute state court action, and failure to list action in bankruptcy doesn't warrant summary judgment against debtor.
Civil Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Santa Ana Food Market Inc. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (Jay Stroh)
Suspension of store's liquor license for single illegal act unrelated to sale of alcohol by employee without store's knowledge is improper.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Toney
Maintaining a drug laboratory in the home is a form of indirect child abuse.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Conner v. Conner
Party's conduct as creditor in bankruptcy proceeding doesn't relieve debtor of performance on promissory note.
Contracts Dec. 30, 1999
People v. Lamb
'Harvey' rule, preventing consideration of facts underlying dismissed charges, doesn't apply to sentencing on guilty plea to child molestation.
Criminal Law and Procedure Dec. 30, 1999
Hunt v. Superior Court (Guimbellot)
County can't limit free health care to those eligible for general assistance, or decline to provide health care by taking no deduction.
Government Dec. 30, 1999
Oranen v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners of the State of California
Revocation of chiropractor license is justified where chiropractor pleads guilty to criminal offenses related to his practice.
Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 1999
Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance
Trial court's denial of defense's summary judgment motion in malicious prosecution action establishes that there was probable cause to bring earlier suit.
Torts Dec. 30, 1999